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Astronomy: The Night Sky Has More Meaning Than Just The Stars And Planets

Filed Under Travel and Leisure 

Who hasn’t admired the beauty of the night sky? There is a historical, cultural and religious meaning to the picture mankind has created about the night sky throughout thousands of years of history. Most antique cultures focused on the study of the sky map and organized their lives and activities respecting the cult of the asters: testimonies about the importance of constellations, stars and celestial bodies are constantly brought by the calenders, the astronomic sites, the cults of the sun and even the myths and legends. And all these start from the premises that Earth is connected by invisible links with the rest of the bodies in the universe. Modern man is no longer paying that much attention to the night sky.

Why We View The Night Sky

The night sky is presently scrutinized with other scopes in mind: we are looking for scientific evidence to explain UFO events and life on other planets speculations, we now admire major cosmic events through huge telescopes that get an insight of the inner life of the galaxy or we simply feel fascinated by the beauty of the high spheres.

This is why you might want to expose your child to the mysteries of the universe.  The fact is that telescopes for kids are quite inexpensive and easy to use.  The best telescopes for beginners are made by a host of different optic brands in all shapes, sizes and prices.    The Meade etx 80at or etx 105 are both very inexpensive and setup for novices, but also have specific features that are usually only available on the more pricey models.

Also, depending on the time of the year when one watches the night sky, different constellations are visible as the Earth orbits around the sun. Many things have been discovered in time, and plenty are waiting hidden ever since the Greeks gave the first name to the constellations.

A Clearer View Of The Stars And Planets

A major factor that prevents the proper observation of the night sky is pollution. One thing is for sure, a large metropolis with lots of industrial activity and plenty of cars running permanently make a lousy astronomy observation spot. Many people say that the mountains are the perfect place to watch the sky, where the altitude increases panorama viewing because of the rarer atmosphere. The purer the air, the better the visibility of the night sky. For people who have astronomy as a hobby, the study of the constellations with the help of various softwares and private telescopes is really fun.

Signs Of The Zodiac

Last but not least, the study of the zodiac is directly related to the position of the stars on the night sky. Every sign of the zodiac has an afferent constellation, and its location together with the movement of the planets in the solar system lead to the creation of the horoscope individually, monthly or for the entire zodiac sign. This is actually the astrological explanation why people born under the same sign share a set of similarities. All in all, the fascination the night sky has on mankind transgresses curiosity, scientific interest and mythological explanations, there is simply something more than that.

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